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Amazon Workers’ Compensation Claims

Amazon has come under fire in recent years for workers’ conditions during their shifts. Despite certain efforts being made to make warehouses safer, Amazon workers are still exposed to dangers like heavy machinery, falling items, and slip-and-fall accidents. A wrong move can lead to a life-changing injury. 

Worse, Amazon may be unwilling to help you recover from your injuries. Many workers are left to deal with their injuries and recover without needed support and aid. 

At John Foy & Associates, we know a serious work injury in Atlanta, Georgia, can be complex, especially if you are denied the benefits you need to recover from your injury. If you need help with your Amazon workers’ compensation claims, we are here to guide you through this difficult time. 

Situations When Amazon Workers Are Eligible for Workers’ Compensation

Workers’ compensation benefits should be offered to any workers working at Amazon, even if they have just started there. Workers’ compensation covers workers from any injuries suffered in the scope of their employment. 

That includes illnesses. For example, if you were exposed to a toxic chemical in the course of your work and you are now ill because of that, you may have grounds for workers’ compensation benefits. Remember that this is not the case for every illness or health condition. 

For example, you may have suffered a heart attack while working in an Amazon warehouse. If you have a congenital heart defect that caused your heart attack, you may not have grounds for workers’ compensation. However, if your job overtaxed you, and that caused the attack, you may have grounds to file. 

Talk to your workers’ compensation lawyer and a doctor for a professional opinion about your condition. 

Georgia’s Workers’ Compensation Process

When you are injured in an Atlanta Amazon warehouse, you may need to take certain steps quickly after the accident. Beyond getting medical attention, you may have other actions to complete so you can protect your claim before you can rest and focus on your recovery. 

First, you need to report your accident. This needs to be done within 90 days of your accident, preferably in writing to capture every detail of what happened. If you fail to report your Amazon work accident within this time, your claim may be dismissed which leaves you without the benefits you are due. 

After this, your employer will notify the insurance company. Your employer only has a few days to do so, so you can immediately get your answers. Once the insurance company has the report, they will investigate your case, which may include reviewing footage of the accident, talking to your doctor, and determining the severity of your accident. 

Once the insurance company has determined whether you are eligible for benefits and what your benefits are worth, you should be approved. You can then begin receiving payments for your medical bills and weekly partial wage replacement as part of your temporary disability coverage. If your claim is denied, turn to your lawyer for help. 

When Your Workers’ Compensation Claim Is Denied 

If the workers’ compensation insurance provider denies your claim, you and your lawyer can determine why you were the reason and what needs to be done to appeal the decision. 

For example, in some cases, the insurance company may have yet to get all the evidence needed for your case. They may need more conclusive evidence that your work accident caused your injuries. Another visit to a doctor may provide the answers. 

In other cases, you may be denied because a third party injured you. When this happens, you may be eligible for a personal injury claim, which your lawyer can help you pursue.

Bad Faith 

Sometimes, you may be denied in bad faith. When this happens, the insurance company may face severe penalties for its actions, but it can be challenging to prove. If you are unsure whether the insurance company is acting fairly, contact your attorney for help.

Benefits for Injured Amazon Workers 

When you are hurt in a work accident, you need benefits that cover the costs of your suffering. These benefits should allow you to heal and rest without worrying about the missed income you could have received. 

Your benefits should have been explained during your orientation session, or posted in your workplace. You can also speak with a workers’ compensation lawyer in Atlanta, Georgia, about the suffering you experienced and the benefits you are due, such as the following: 

• Medical benefits: If you are seriously injured during your job, you should not have to pay out of pocket for your medical recovery. Your workers’ compensation should cover the costs of your medical bills, so you can get the care you need to get your health as close to normal as possible. 
• Wage replacement: When you are injured in an Amazon warehouse, you may be unable to return to work for some time. Workers’ compensation covers a portion of your wages, depending on your income amount, the severity of your injuries, and whether you can return in any capacity as you heal. 
• Death benefits: If you have lost a loved one to an Amazon work accident, you may be entitled to aid with funeral expenses and ongoing wage replacement benefits. These cover spouses until remarriage or death and dependents until 18 or for life if they depend financially on the deceased due to disabilities. 

Connect with a Workers’ Compensation Lawyer in Atlanta, Georgia

When you are injured on the job, you should not have to worry about the costs of your recovery. You should be able to focus on your health and your family’s with the financial support you need. With your workers’ compensation benefits, you may have the tools you need to do exactly that. 

If the insurance company refuses, your lawyer at John Foy & Associates has your back. To schedule a free consultation with a lawyer experienced with Amazon workers’ compensation claims, reach out to us. Call or complete our online contact form to speak with a lawyer about your claim.